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September 2007 |
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Welcome to B&D System Engineers newsletter for September
We would like to keep you up to date with the latest IT developments and
trust you will enjoy reading this newsletter.
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- MS Office 2003 End Of Life
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To all our valued customers, please note that all Microsoft Office 2003 products will no longer be available from the 1st of October 2007.
Should you want to buy any of these products, please do so before the end of September 2007.
From the 1st of October 2007 there will only be the Microsoft Office 2007 products available, Microsoft will no longer provide any Office 2003 products.
Should you have any queries on these products please do contact our Helpdesk support at 086 123 HELP. |
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Read more about MS Office 2007 |
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- Free Internet Software - that works
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BOClean
BOClean Features |
- Destroys malware and removes registry entries
- Does not require a reboot to remove all traces
- Disconnects the threat without disconnecting you
- Generates optional report and safe copy of evidence
- Automatically sweeps and detects INSTANTLY in the
background
- Configurable "Stealth mode" completely hides BOClean
from users
- Update automatically from a network file share
- Protects itself from malware tampering or shutdown
- FREE daily malware database updates from our web site
- Update file can be shared/pushed on a server for easy
maintenance
- Optional rollback of update to an earlier version
- Full spectrum malware coverage and protection
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Click here to download BoClean |
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Comodo Free Firewall
Comodo's free Firewall product offers a richer feature set and better
protection than paid-for versions from the likes of Mcaffee or Zonealarm. Suitable for both home users and businesses alike,
the firewall features both inbound and outbound packet filtering in combination with robust outbound application filtering
at the network layer. The new-look interface facilitates quick and easy access to all major settings, including the powerful
and highly configurable security rules interface.
In point of fact, Comodo Firewall Pro is one of the most impenetrable personal firewalls on the market. There are many reasons why its technology is so powerful:
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- Unlike other firewalls, Comodo Firewall Pro does not
need a single configuration change to enable its full
strength
- It classifies more than 10,000 applications according to
their risk level such as SAFE, SPYWARE, and ADWARE.
- It uniquely passed 16 serious 3rd party leak test
utilities with an outstanding success rate not seen in any
other firewalls. It also passed Comodo's Patent Injection
Leak Test which emulates a hacker technique typically used
in outbound Trojan attacks.
- Windows security center integration
- Full Application Behavior analysis
- More powerful and intuitive security rules interface
- Completely redesigned interface including "Smart" pop-up
alerts
- Advanced network, application and application component
monitoring
In addition, the Comodo Firewall Pro helps with connection details like IP addresses and ports. It also provides free proactive technical support.
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Click here to download this firewall |
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Comodo AntiSpam Desktop 2005
Recent research reveals that spam accounts for
over 60% of emails sent worldwide – a trend that threatens to overwhelm the quickest and most convenient means of
communication ever invented. How are you going to react to this?
Install Comodo AntiSpam for free and reclaim your inbox.
The unique Passcode technology authenticates the sender of every mail – a system that automated spam bots can’t get
around. There simply isn’t a stronger spam defense available today.
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Click here to download Comodo AntiSpam |
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Comodo AntiVirus 2.0 beta
Eliminates Viruses, Worms and Trojans from desktops and networks |
- Detects and eliminates viruses from desktops and
networks
- Constantly protects with real-time On Access scanning
- Proactive Heuristic analysis intercepts unknown threats
- Host Intrusion Detection blocks malware before it can
run
- Daily, automatic updates of virus definitions
- Simple to use: install and forget
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| Comodo AntiVirus 2.0 beta, all subsequent beta
versions and the final release version will each be available
free to both home and business users. |
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Click here to download this AntiVirus software |
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- Instant messaging - instant doom...
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Instant messaging has become increasingly popular lately, but these programs can pose a threat to users
Programs like MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, etc, are more and more used as a means of communication among users. However, these programs can pose a threat to users due to the possibility of sharing files, folders, or even entire disk drives.
Malware creators have found an open door in these tools to distribute their creations to a large number of computers. To this end, they use social engineering techniques to try to trick users into downloading malicious codes
A message claiming to contain some photos is the most common way of spreading this type of malware. It is easy for trusting users to accept and open these files, downloading malware onto their computers.
Addon.B and MSNPoopy.A have been the latest examples of worms designed to spread through these platforms. The first one uses MSN Messenger to send out a .zip file called Foto_celular. Once the file is run by the victim, it downloads the second component of the worm, called sexy.wm.
MSNPoopy.A uses texts like “look @ my cute new puppy :-D” or
”look @ this picture of me, when I was a kid “ to entice users
into opening the attached file, which has names such as img1756
and is also compressed in .zip format.
Another example of malware that has used this type of program is MSNDiablo.A. This specimen included a link which supposedly allowed users to view a series of animations of George W. Bush. However, the link actually downloaded a Trojan
Due to the wide use of this type of malware distribution techniques, PandaLabs has prepared a series of tips for using instant messaging programs correctly
First, do not click any links or download files that come from unknown sources. If the file or link does come from a known contact, make sure the contact is actually sending you the files and it is not some kind of automatic message generated by a malicious code. Ask the contact about the files that they wanted to send you.
Always use secure passwords. The longer the password and the more various the characters it contains, the more secure it will be. Mixing letters and numbers and using capital letters is a good way of making passwords safer
Never reveal personal or confidential information in chats. This is particularly important in corporate environments, as a company’s confidential data are a primary target for cyber-crooks. Also, if you are using a public computer, be careful to disable the automatic sign-in option. This way, we will prevent other users from having free access to your instant messaging accounts.
Entering your e-mail address in a public place is a way to provide cyber-criminals with one more address to send spam to, as well as a possible target for their malicious codes. Be careful not to disclose your e-mail address unnecessarily. |
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- Introducing Windows Home Server
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Your family. Your stuff. Together.
Introducing Windows Home Server, a new way to simplify how you keep and share your family's photos, videos, and music.
This smart hub lives in your home and connects all the important people in your life to the good stuff that's on your computers. You can pump your family's tunes to your Xbox 360, share baby pics over the Web, and even get on your home server when you're not home. Friends and family can see and share any files you want, whether they're in another room or another country.
Your family's memories stay safer, too, with daily automatic backups that help you recover lost documents (or rescue computers that have had unfortunate accidents). Adding space to the server is also easy. So don't worry about recording too many vacation movies—Windows Home Server will keep growing and getting better.
You can find Windows Home Server through retail stores and Web sites in a wide range of new hardware products, starting in the second half of 2007. The final release of Windows Home Server will be available as a tightly integrated hardware and software solution sold by numerous companies.
Windows Home Server helps you pull together and protect all your family's files in a single, central location that makes sharing easy.
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- Protect the things you care about
- Connect with your friends and family
- Organize everything all in one place
- Grow into the future
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Read more about MS Windows Home Server |
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Our Support hours are from 08h00 until 18h00 (Monday to Friday) |
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The central Support number is 086 123 HELP (4357) |
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Technical and on-site support is available during normal
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Telephonic support
is available Monday to Friday 08h00 to 18h00 |
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Support e-mail Address:
support@bdse.co.za |
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Support Desk – Web Access:
http://support.bdse.co.za |
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All support requests must be logged through the support desk, either by telephone, email or through the web portal
A field technician is not able to log a support request on your behalf;
Support requests may only be logged by our designated support staff
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Remember to visit our website at
www.bdse.co.za
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